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FD03 ZPF

2003 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,009 mi
Last recorded130,009 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 ZPF
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 130,009 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2017 119,190 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corroded underside but still solid

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 May 2017 119,183 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bottom rearmost subframe bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corroded underside but still solid

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,744 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 109,093 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 101,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 96,866 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,284 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 89,934 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 85,543 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 85,529 miles

Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 76,187 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,468 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

adjusted both headlights.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door hinges siezed,lubed as nec.

exhaust heatshield was hanging off.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

adjusted both headlights.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drivers door hinges siezed,lubed as nec.

exhaust heatshield was hanging off.

Pass 22 Jun 2007 53,073 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 53,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front driving lights are broken.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 41,593 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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FD03 ZPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD03 ZPF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD03 ZPF is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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